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Sherco · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

500 SM Factory

Library entry covers 2024-2025

41 factory 50 guideline

Published source

Sherco Owner's Manual 450-500 SEF Racing / Factory, Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard (English pp.148-149)

Factory source. Covers Sherco Owner's Manual 450-500 SEF Racing / 450-500 SEF Factory (file name says 2024; no model year seen in the text), which has its own 500 Supermotard section. The manual says '500 Supermotard', not '500 SM Factory'; other years not checked.

91 items for a 2025 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2025 Sherco 500 SM Factory

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 10 h or 311 mi or 12 months

6 items

Coolant level (check/adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Engine oil and filter (change); clean pre filter and change if necessary

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Battery (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Brake and clutch lines condition and sealing (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Brake fluid level (check/adjust)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Tire condition and pressure (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 10 h or 311 mi

13 items

Bolts and screws tightness (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Chassis (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Disc thickness and disc screw tightness (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Fault codes (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Rims and hubs (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Air filter and air box (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Chain tension (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Steering head bearings (check/adjust)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Swingarm (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Foot brake pedal and hand brake lever condition (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Bearing clearance: swingarm, links, wheels (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Spoke tension (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 10 h / 500 km and at each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Cables: condition, flexibility and routing (check, adjust and lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 10 h / 500 km and each later column, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 20 h or 621 mi

1 item

Exhaust packing (Rockwool) (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 20 h / 1000 km and every 40 h / 2000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 30 h or 932 mi or 12 months

1 item

Linkage bearings (grease)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km, every 100 h / 5000 km, after each race, every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 30 h or 932 mi

6 items

Camshaft wear and condition (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km, every 50 h / 2500 km, every 100 h / 5000 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Spark plug (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Valve clearance (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km, every 50 h / 2500 km, every 100 h / 5000 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Fork maintenance

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Shock absorber maintenance

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 30 h / 1500 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Brake pad thickness (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): after 1 hour, every 30 h / 1500 km, every 50 h / 2500 km, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 40 h or 1,243 mi

1 item

Clutch disc wear (check)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 40 h / 2000 km, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 50 h or 1,553 mi

9 items

Catalytic converter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Connecting rod (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Cylinder and piston wear (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Cylinder head (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Oil pump (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Piston (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Valves, valve springs and washers (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Timing chain (replace)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Gearbox: gears and shift forks (check/replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 50 h / 2500 km and every 100 h / 5000 km columns. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

9 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 100 h or 3,107 mi

3 items

Crankcase (central carter) bearings, all (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 100 h / 5000 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Engine O-rings, all (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 100 h / 5000 km. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.
Timing chain tensioner (replace)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every 100 h / 5000 km, after each race. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Steering bearings (grease)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule 500 Supermotard / Dual Sport (English, printed pp.148-149): every year. Columns as printed: after 1 hour of use; every 10 h / 500 km; every 20 h / 1000 km; every 30 h / 1500 km; every 40 h / 2000 km; every 50 h / 2500 km; every 100 h / 5000 km; after each race; every year. Interval shown here is the shortest repeating column marked.

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.